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Duffy1 · 07-16-2012, 10:13 AM

I can not find a grease fitting on the u-joint housing so I assume you have to take the housing apart so you can put grease around the u-joint . Anyone have any suggestions ,other than taking the housing apart . As usual all responses are appreciated .

1931 flamingo · 07-16-2012, 10:28 AM

There should be one there. Looking to the front of the car, look at the 'clam shell" fitting should be about 4 o'clock, if not there look up at about 10 o'clock (if there the shell halves are assembled wrong). Hope this helps. Most people pump in grease until it starts to come out the speedo "turtle".

Paul in CT

Russ/40 · 07-16-2012, 10:58 AM

If you can't find it, someone may have used 2 top halves, as the top half does not have a fitting. Both halves are identical with the exception being the fitting on the bottom half.

Gary Karr · 07-16-2012, 11:10 AM

The grease fitting is located on the rear bearing retainer bolted to the back of the transmission, not on the u-joint housing.

Russ/40 · 07-16-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary Karr

The grease fitting is located on the rear bearing retainer bolted to the back of the transmission, not on the u-joint housing.

Hmmmm, I must be thinking of my '40 then. Just had it all apart. Are the Model A clamshells interchangabe with the v8 years?

Duffy1 · 07-16-2012, 11:48 AM

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Thanks 31 flamingo and everyone else . After I got Flamingo`s response I went back and looked again . Sure enough ,there it was at 4;00 oclock next to the transmision . I was looking next to the speedometer connection. I just finished greasing it . This forum is invaluable. I was about a minute away from tearing into the coupling when I thought I would check with you folks before I did that , Am I ever glad I checked with you folks .Thanks again .

Ca. Kid · 07-16-2012, 12:03 PM

Like 1931 Flamingo said, it might be installed 180 degrees off. My town sedan is that way. It was a major pita to grease so I installed a new grease fitting in the bottom of the clam shell. Not difficult, just be careful not to get any chips in the housing.

07-16-2012, 10:13 AM	#1
Duffy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mo. City , Texas Posts: 725	Greasing the u-joint I can not find a grease fitting on the u-joint housing so I assume you have to take the housing apart so you can put grease around the u-joint . Anyone have any suggestions ,other than taking the housing apart . As usual all responses are appreciated .

07-16-2012, 10:28 AM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,393	Re: Greasing the u-joint There should be one there. Looking to the front of the car, look at the 'clam shell" fitting should be about 4 o'clock, if not there look up at about 10 o'clock (if there the shell halves are assembled wrong). Hope this helps. Most people pump in grease until it starts to come out the speedo "turtle". Paul in CT

07-16-2012, 10:58 AM	#3
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Greasing the u-joint If you can't find it, someone may have used 2 top halves, as the top half does not have a fitting. Both halves are identical with the exception being the fitting on the bottom half.

07-16-2012, 11:10 AM	#4
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,488	Re: Greasing the u-joint The grease fitting is located on the rear bearing retainer bolted to the back of the transmission, not on the u-joint housing.

07-16-2012, 11:48 AM	#6
Duffy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mo. City , Texas Posts: 725	Re: Greasing the u-joint Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks 31 flamingo and everyone else . After I got Flamingo`s response I went back and looked again . Sure enough ,there it was at 4;00 oclock next to the transmision . I was looking next to the speedometer connection. I just finished greasing it . This forum is invaluable. I was about a minute away from tearing into the coupling when I thought I would check with you folks before I did that , Am I ever glad I checked with you folks .Thanks again .

07-16-2012, 12:03 PM	#7
Ca. Kid Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Andreas CA. Posts: 78	Re: Greasing the u-joint Like 1931 Flamingo said, it might be installed 180 degrees off. My town sedan is that way. It was a major pita to grease so I installed a new grease fitting in the bottom of the clam shell. Not difficult, just be careful not to get any chips in the housing.